ADVERT ID 244577
Special Needs Assistant
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Cara Junior School
Banduff Road
Mayfield
Cork
Cork
Mayfield
Cork
Cork
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 15 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 29 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 13 2025
Status of Post:
Substitute - less than 24 weeks
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
72
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Cara Junior School is a special school for pupils aged 4-12 years who have a dual diagnosis of ASD and an Intellectual Disability between the Mild to Moderate range.
There are currently 13 teachers and 37 Special Needs Assistants on the staff.
Criteria for this position are as follows:
Relevant QQI/FETAC qualifications and experience in working with children with Autism, Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour are desirable.
Experience of working in a special school or special class setting would be preferable. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications/courses (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, MAPA, Lámh Module 1, (etc) would be highly desirable.
Please note that there may also be substitute positions to be filled from this advertisement.
Short listing may apply.
Late applications will not be accepted.
There are currently 13 teachers and 37 Special Needs Assistants on the staff.
Criteria for this position are as follows:
Relevant QQI/FETAC qualifications and experience in working with children with Autism, Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour are desirable.
Experience of working in a special school or special class setting would be preferable. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications/courses (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, MAPA, Lámh Module 1, (etc) would be highly desirable.
Please note that there may also be substitute positions to be filled from this advertisement.
Short listing may apply.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20354A
Apply To:
office@carajs.ie
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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